Mike Crotty

A 'very intense' medium-up tempo piece with a straight-eighth feel. This chart has a driving rhythm requiring a strong drummer. A small horn grouping (tpt/alto/bari/tbn) presents the theme atop variou...

An interesting group of rhythmic fragments played by the ensemble come together to form a dynamic piece for small band. The groove is a medium-up 'even eighth' feel...almost 'Weather Report' in nature...

Jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker's funky Brazilian samba has been brilliantly arranged by Mike Crotty. This clever tune will stick in your mind for weeks! Randy has recorded and performed his original com...

A very progressive piece with a quasi latin feel. Soprano and Trumpet solos. Doubles.

An exciting 'samba' set in a sextet format, using trumpet, soprano sax (alto 1), and trombone, which is continually contrasted with the full ensemble. Solos can be any combination of trumpet, soprano,...

Progressive up-tempo swing and latin. Features Tenor and Piano solos. Difficult changes.

Moderate Bossa Rock with chaning time signatures. Solo for Tenor and/or Bone. Alto doubles piccolo/Bari doubles Bass Clarinet.